Master decorator Nicholas Lodge teaches around the world. Now you can bring his knowledge to your own kitchen as he shows you all his favorite techniques. Nicholas will guide you through the creation of roses at all stages of development, sharing numerous time- and effort-saving tips along the way. Beginning with his special method for creating floral tape buds for a sturdy foundation, Nicholas works magic with gum paste, bringing buds and petals to life. You'll create delicate ruffles, realistic leaves and calyxes and even thorns! Then you'll color your blossoms with petal dusts and gels, and use steam to set the colors and add a healthy sheen. Nicholas will help you gather your creations into a stunning arrangement so realistic and sweet-smelling, you won't believe your eyes!

Lesson 6. Calyx & Thorns

Lesson 7. Rose Leaves

Nicholas teaches you how to make rose leaves. A little foliage rounds out the perfect bouquet.

33:38

Lesson 8. Coloring & Glazing

Bring your flowers to life with color and sheen. Nicholas takes you step-by-step through the dusting and steaming processes.

14:19

Lesson 9. Arrangements

Assemble your sugar flowers in a variety of attractive arrangements, from simple sprays to full bouquets.

29:43

Lesson 10. Bonus Lesson: Gum Paste

Learn to make your own gum paste with this simple recipe!

The instructor

Nicholas Lodge, Instructor of The Ultimate Sugar Rose

Nicholas Lodge is the author of countless books on sugarcraft and one of the top instructors in the current generation of sugarcraft artists. A native of England, Nicholas founded the International Sugar Art Collection school near Atlanta, Georgia, where he teaches his signature sugar-flower classes. Nicholas also teaches at the ISAC's sister school in Tokyo, Japan, as well as at the prestigious French Pastry School's L'Art de Gateau program.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(76 reviews)

The master

by ConsueloEspinoza on June 27, 2015

Excellent class you aré the "ultímate" master, the sumar rosas aré alive thanks... Now trying to do the best

Excellent class you aré the "ultímate" master, the sumar rosas aré alive thanks... Now trying to do the best

Your gum paste roses will never look "ordinary" again!

by Georgia Jim on June 19, 2015

I was already a Nicholas Lodge fan before taking this class. Living in the Atlanta area, I've had the pleasure of attending one of his open house seminars a few years ago, and have to limit myself to shopping at his retail store no more than twice a year, because they have everything gadget and tool you've ever dreamed of owning.Taking this class was the best money that I have spent on cake decorating since my first pastry bag. So many tips that he has learned over the years. Time ...

I was already a Nicholas Lodge fan before taking this class. Living in the Atlanta area, I've had the pleasure of attending one of his open house seminars a few years ago, and have to limit myself to shopping at his retail store no more than twice a year, because they have everything gadget and tool you've ever dreamed of owning.Taking this class was the best money that I have spent on cake decorating since my first pastry bag. So many tips that he has learned over the years. Time saving ways to make a rose bud that I've never seen before. He gives us tips and time saving methods that he has perfected through many years of trial and error. My roses will never look amateurish again, and because of this class it won't take that much more time to give them the "wow" factor.If you ever plan on making a sugar rose, this class is a must. I've referred back to it several times since first viewing it, just to refresh my memory. Truly a gifted teacher and master of his craft.

Creme De La Creme

by colleen cake on May 24, 2015

Thank you Nicholas for this spectacular class - you don't just teach you give your whole heart and soul - you are a truly amazing generous person - I'm so grateful to have found your courses - you are such an inspiration. Your courses have that special wow ingredient which is very rare!!

Thank you Nicholas for this spectacular class - you don't just teach you give your whole heart and soul - you are a truly amazing generous person - I'm so grateful to have found your courses - you are such an inspiration. Your courses have that special wow ingredient which is very rare!!

I Love This Class!

by Kathrina C. on May 23, 2015

Very detailed instructions. Would highly recommend this class. I have learned a lot from it

Very detailed instructions. Would highly recommend this class. I have learned a lot from it

Awesome Class

by Jandz on May 17, 2015

These roses are so life like and beautiful. Learnt so much. Worth every penny

These roses are so life like and beautiful. Learnt so much. Worth every penny

In this class, Nicholas covers techniques that are applicable to all sugar flowers, but if you want to learn to construct peonies, tulips or anemones, take his other Craftsy class Classic Sugar Flowers.